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   FrankB89 | Jul 28, 2002 03:10am | #1

   Spanish windlass (twisted loop of good rope or wire) or a comealong with force exerted diagonally.  (I assume you haven't sheathed it yet).

    

   
   

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   Edited 7/27/2002 9:40:13 PM ET by Notchman

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   Piffin | Jul 28, 2002 06:07am | #2

   Springpole

   Drive stake in ground on end it is leaning towards.

   Run 1x8 diagonally from stake to top of wall lying flat ways

   Pull down in middle of board to bend/flex it

   It will grab the wall at top by friction as it slides down

   let it go to straighten up and it will spring back at the wall as it trys to straighten itself out, pushing the wall

   Conversely, if you want to pull a wall in, say to straighten it our in the middle.

   Nail the board to the floor and to the top of the middle of the wall (you are on the inside for this one.)

   Find the length from floor to board at about midpoint

   grab a two by about that length or a little longer

   wedge it in under the board and drive it tighter until it pulls the wall in enough. Friction should hold it while you check the level, then tack a nail at top and bottom of the two by to hold until trusses or ceiling joists are set.

   Excellence is its own reward!
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   JCarroll38 | Jul 31, 2002 03:33pm | #3

   Hat, The springboard Piffin describes works great but it can be difficult to do solo. I use a couple of lengths of chain and a turnbuckle. There's a drawing of the basic set-up on p. 48 of my book, "Working Alone." The book is on the "By Pros, For Pros" book rack (located near the pro checkout counter) in most Home Depots. It's also carried by many Lowes. -John

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   JCarroll38 | Jul 31, 2002 04:44pm | #4

   Here is the aforementioned drawing. You have to use this set-up on the end of the wall that is leaning out.

   Edited 7/31/2002 9:49:08 AM ET by John Carroll